If you are looking for information on particular diseases that affect our older population, check this list for resources which might be of interest.  These are specific to Arkansas.  National resources are also listed in this blog section of the site.  Please feel free to share you own in the comments section below.

Alzheimer’s Alliance – Texarkana Area: Non-profit organization offers support services to adults affected by Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Services include:
• Caregiver support groups
• Education and training
• Survey for an Alzheimer’s Safe Home (S.A.S.H.) program
• Ask the Attorney program
• Free memory screenings
Provides services in Texas (Bowie, Camp, Cass, Marion, Morris, and Red River Counties), Arkansas (Clark, Columbia, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Sevier, and Union Counties), and Oklahoma (McCurtain County).
Eligibility varies by program. (877) 312-8536 OR (903) 223-8021
http://www.alztexark.org

Alzheimer’s Arkansas: Non-profit organization offers support services to adults affected by Alzheimer’s disease and their families. Services include:
• Support groups
•Toll-free 24-hour telephone support for caregivers
• Financial assistance for caregivers (Respite)
• Education and training programs
• Monthly newsletter
Eligibility varies by program (501) 224-0021
http://www.alzark.org

Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation (APCF): Non-profit organization offers support services to men affected by prostate cancer and their families. Services include:
• Free prostate cancer screenings
• Support groups
• Online newsletters
Men of any age (800) 338-1383
www.arprostatecancer.org

Epilepsy Education Association of Arkansas: Non-profit organization provides information and assistance to people affected by Epilepsy and their families. Services include:
• Resource center with educational materials for loan
• Support groups
• Epilepsy awareness programs
Individuals with Epilepsy (501) 772-4788
www.epilepsyarkansas.com

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